Car thefts rise during summer, Progressive says

You might want to double check to make sure your car doors are locked when you leave your car
this summer.

Progressive Insurance data from 2012 finds that there was a 15 percent increase in stolen cars
insured by Progressive in July and August compared with the rest of the year. The study also found
cars were most likely to be stolen during weekends.

On average, a stolen car was recovered 46 percent of the time, according to Progressive.

The best way to keep your car and the stuff inside from being stolen? Car alarms can help deter
thieves along with removing the things from your car that may be attractive to thieves, like iPods
and GPS devices, Progressive says. And, of course, be sure to lock your car, even if it will be
unattended for only a minute.